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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.44, 2,163.34 and 702.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.44, 2,163.34 and 702.03 is: 1,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.44 : 2,163.34 = 702.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.44/2,163.34 = 702.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.44x = 2,163.34 × 702.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.44x = 1,518,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,738.57/1,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.89

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